mantelet

Meanings

• noun

  A type of defensive shield used in medieval warfare, usually carried on the left arm or shoulder.

  - "The knight carried his mantelet as protection during the battle."
  - "The mantelet shielded the soldier from arrows and spears."

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Variants

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mantelet , mantelets , mantlet , mantlets

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Etymology

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From Old French 'mantelet' meaning 'little mantle'.

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Trivia

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1. The mantelet was often decorated with the bearer's personal heraldry.

2. The mantelet was typically made of leather or fabric and was light enough to be carried easily in battle.

3. The mantelet was an essential piece of equipment for knights and other soldiers in medieval warfare.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pavise: Another type of shield used in medieval warfare, larger and rectangular in shape, often used as a base for a mantelet.

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Culture

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In heraldry, the mantelet is often displayed below the shield and represents the arms of the bearer or the family they belong to.

How to Memorize "mantelet"

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   - Visualize a knight carrying a shield on his left arm. The shield is called a mantelet.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word mantelet with medieval warfare and knights.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that mantelet is a type of shield used in medieval times.

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